Then we get into pure football-mode. We talk NFL opening week energy, the weirdness of international travel games, and why “in shape” is not the same as being ready for football contact. From there, it is a full Pittsburgh Steelers 53-man roster breakdown, including the biggest headline: keeping four quarterbacks. We unpack what that choice might cost elsewhere, why the running back room feels thin, and what we want to see from the offensive line and special teams roles as the regular season starts.

On defense, we focus on the areas that can swing early games fast: linebacker usage, secondary depth, and the uncertainty around key availability, including how contract situations can put pressure on your Week 1 plan. Chef Evan jumps in with food worthy of kickoff weekend and gives his quick take on roster surprises. We finish by running the schedule game by game, locking in our updated Steelers record predictions, and sharing a Labor Day fitness event story that supports The Asservo Project’s work combating human trafficking.

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“He will probably be on the sideline over there, I guess. His team is coming to town. I know if Terry Hoeppner was the head coach, he would definitely be there for sure. Him and Terry were tight. Big Ben’s got an indoor facility named after him, so I would imagine Big Ben will be there.” — Pat Narduzzi, Pitt Head Coach, to the media on Thursday.

The biggest debate is simple and heated: do you keep three quarterbacks or four on the 53-man roster? We walk through the real roster math and why that extra QB spot can quietly steal depth from the offensive line, defensive backs, or special teams units that you’ll lean on once injuries hit. Then we get into what we actually saw from the young quarterbacks, including Will’s poise, ball placement on RPO throws, and the context behind a turnover that looks worse on TV than it does on film. We also talk about Drew’s arm talent, his progress with footwork, and why preseason miscommunication with receivers shouldn’t be mistaken for a QB problem.

From there, it’s all about the trenches and the ripple effects. We break down the Steelers’ offensive line outlook and the right tackle battle, why we’d rather live with rookie lumps than slow growth on the bench, and how an efficient run game is the key that unlocks play-action and the entire West Coast offense around Aaron Rodgers. We also hit defensive standouts on the roster bubble, special teams return-game worry, and the tough human side of cut week when careers change overnight.

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“After 20 years Big Ben finally let me on the golf course with him again. Well not quite, he only took a picture. My golf game got a little better over the years. Can you please ask Ben Roethlisberger when hes finally gonna play another round with me? Thank you advance. 😁” — Charlie Batch via Facebook & Twitter/X.